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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Season 39 Episode 4
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Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

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The Disappearance of Miss Scott

The Disappearance of Miss Scott

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Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around

Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around

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Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

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Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames

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Moynihan

Moynihan

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HOPPER: An American love story

HOPPER: An American love story

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A Song for Cesar

A Song for Cesar

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Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely

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American Masters

Steve Martin on how David Geffen thrived through friendships

On September 25, 2009, Steve Martin sat down with director Susan Lacy for a conversation on how record industry mogul and studio executive David Geffen found Hollywood success through his friendships with industry folks like The Eagles, Elton John, Joni Mitchell and more. Interview conducted for "Inventing David Geffen" (2012).

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